1996 - Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots du Milieu, Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Volnay |
Producer: Domaine des Comtes Lafon |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 06 Feb 25
Lafon's 1996 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu is beginning to drink well, especially if it's given a bit of air. Offering up aromas of plums, dark berries, grilled squab, vine smoke and a vestigial touch of toasty new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with attractive of mid-palate plenitude that's framed by somewhat chalky, firm tannins typical both of the vintage and the extraction regimen at this estate in this period.
Drinking Date: 2016 - 2036
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Volnay

Volnay, in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, is famed for elegant, refined Pinot Noir wines with silky texture, aromatic complexity, and graceful ageing potential. These wines feature delicate flavours of red berries, like cherry and raspberry, with floral notes and subtle earth and spice. Though lacking Grand Cru vineyards, Premier Crus like Les Caillerets and Clos des Chênes are highly esteemed for their finesse and depth. Top producers include Domaine Michel Lafarge, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, and Domaine Hubert de Montille, all dedicated to expressing Volnay's unique terroir.